The Lexicon of Ash

Historical Fantasy

by John Nairn

In a Renaissance-era world where magical guilds enforce a draconian monopoly on knowledge, a printer's apprentice discovers he can mass-produce magical skill books—a power previously thought impossible. As "The Knowledge" system only answers those who already possess secrets, his ability to print and distribute power to the non-magical majority ignites a radical revolution against the noble merchant class. This unique premise blends LitRPG mechanics with the historical terror of the printing press, transforming information warfare into a literal struggle for magic.